DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently answered a question from a reader with a friend who had sudden hearing loss with tinnitus after experiencing vertigo and dizziness. You attributed the hearing loss to sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). I have been dealing with Meniere’s disease for over eight years, and the symptoms you described are identical […]
January 2023
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Dwight Mills: Fed up with ‘needless loss’ of habitat, wildlife
The constant human destruction of this planet is just amazing. Few countries are serious about climate problems. We are racing Russia and China to mine metals on the moon. We have thousands of jet planes flying people daily for frivolous reasons. Space tourism is about to get under way. On the Jan. 1 edition of […]
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Posted inConnections
SNAPSHOT: Lewiston detachment recognizes newest Toys for Tots sponsor
Lewiston-based Central Maine Detachment 810 Marine Corps League recently presented its newest Toys for Tots sponsor, International Paper in Auburn, with a certificate of appreciation for the 2022 season at IP’s office. Michelle DiCentes set up the Toys for Tots drop off point. In attendance were Dan Cobb, Paul St. Pierre, Commandant Charlie Paul, IP […]
Posted inMatters of record
Androscoggin County Criminal Court
Jason Payer, 38, Lewiston, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer Oct. 26, 2020, found guilty, sentenced to seven days, restitution $41.25. Dana Hutchinson, 38, Auburn, criminal mischief and obstructing report of crime Nov. 28, 2020, all charges dismissed. Henry Jean-Lord, 35, Lewiston, violating protection from abuse order Oct. 4, 2020, found guilty, sentenced to 14 […]
Posted inSun Spots
Latin teacher asks for help learning Portuguese to converse with students
DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m a Latin teacher at Lewiston High School and have some students who speak Portuguese. I would like to learn some Portuguese so I can speak it with them. Are there resources, such as grammar books, that people could share with me? You can reach me at 795-6791. — Bernie Fortier, no […]
Posted inMatters of record
Androscoggin County Criminal Court
Lucas O. Foster, 41, Auburn, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, priors, on July 6, 2019, sentenced to 219 days. Danielle L. Benway, 42, Auburn, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer on June 6, 2021, found guilty, fined $100. Leea D. Murphy, 34, Auburn, unlawful possession of scheduled drug on July 28, 2021, found guilty, fined $400. […]
Posted inLetters, Opinion
William Coffin: Attempting to ignore Lewiston charter isn’t good governance
At the Jan. 3 Lewiston City Council meeting, four members of the council attempted to ignore both the City Charter and more than 100 years of precedence in trying to prohibit the mayor from speaking on issues brought before the council unless he relinquished the gavel. Neither the City Charter nor past precedence call for […]
Posted inMaine, News
Maine game wardens rescue Cutler man who became lost looking for moose antlers
Rescuers found the 78-year-old man, who had fallen through ice in a bog and become disoriented and hypothermic during Monday’s storm.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Mainers endure another day of messy weather
Monday’s storm following an unusual east-to-west track produced snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain in southern Maine, leading to slick roads and slippery walkways.